Scene Modes; Using The Zoom; Flash Modes; Recording A Movie - Olympus Stylus Verve S Quick Start Manual

Quick Reference Guide
INDEX
1. Camera Diagram and Controls

2. Scene Modes

3. Using the Zoom

4. How to Use the Autofocus

5. Flash Modes

6. Image Quality Modes

7. Recording a Movie

8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV
9. How to Erase All Pictures
10. E-mailing a Picture

11. Printing a Picture

SCENE MODES
a. Set the mode dial to K, and press
Of.
b. Press ON to display the scene
mode you want, and press e.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS
a.
While positioning the AF target mark over the subject
in K mode, press and hold the shutter button halfway.
b.
The green lamp indicating that the focus and exposure
are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept
depressed. While pressing the shutter button half way,
recompose your shot.
c.
Press the shutter button completely to take the
picture.
RECORDING A MOVIE
a. Set the mode dial to A. Place the AF target mark on
your subject.
b.
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and
exposure, then press the shutter button completely to
start recording.
c.
Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Note: During movie recording, optical zoom is not available. To use the zoom, set
[DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. See the Advanced Manual on how to make further
settings.
E-MAILING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the "
Images" icon. From the "Browse" window, select the picture(s) you want to send
and click the " E-mail" tool button.
At this time, you can resize your pictures making them more manageable to
e-mail. This helps you to stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your
e-mail provider.
When finished, click the " Launch Mailer" button at the bottom of the
window. Your default e-mail program will open and the selected picture(s) will
automatically be attached to a new message.
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Battery compartment/
connector cover
Card cover
Multi-connector
Battery lock knob
Scene Mode Descriptions
P
• PROGRAM AUTO
The camera automatically selects the
optimal settings.
B
• PORTRAIT
F
• LANDSCAPE
1 PROGRAM AUTO
• LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT
G
• NIGHT SCENE
U
SELECT GO OK • NIGHT+PORTRAIT
V
• CUISINE
FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to suit the situation.
AUTO • AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
!
• RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by
emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.
Shutter button
#
• FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for taking subjects lit
from behind by strong light.
Green lamp
$
• FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash
P
photography is not permitted.
(
a. Set the mode dial to K. Press Y# repeatedly to
toggle through the flash modes.
o
a
30 30 30
HQ HQ
2560*1920 2560*1920
AF target mark
Shutter button
VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV
a.
Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV
AF target mark
using the AV cable (included).
A
$ $
R
00:36 00:36 00:36
HQ HQ
Remaining
recording time
b.
Turn on the TV and set to "video input."
c. Set the mode dial to q and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to display
the picture you want to view.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video
source.
PRINTING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your
pictures using your own photo printer.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the "Print Images"
icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an
Browse
index print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s) and add
them to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master. For detailed
instructions, please refer to the "Help" menu in the software.
You can also order prints online using the "Print Online" feature in OLYMPUS
Master software.
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*
compatible camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer, such as the
Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using
a computer.
* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera's
Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.
Mode dial
Shutter button
Flash Microphone
O
• BEACH & SNOW
Q
• SELF PORTRAIT + SELF TIMER
P
• BEHIND GLASS
R
• SELF PORTRAIT
D N
• INDOOR
W
• CANDLE
S
• SUNSET
X
• FIREWORKS
#
0030 30 30 30
2560 1920 2560 1920
HQ HQ
Connect to the TV's video
input (yellow) and audio
input (white) terminals.
AV cable
Multi-connector
QUICK VIEW button/
Album playback button (-)
Self-timer
lamp
Monitor
Lamp
Lens
Tripod socket
USING THE ZOOM
This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the subject or
capture wide-angle shots.
Zoom out:
• Press W to zoom out and get more into the picture.
• Press T to zoom in and get closer to the subject.
IMAGE QUALITY MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which
determine the quality and file size of the pictures you take. Below is a
general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual
included on the CD-ROM.
Record Mode File size
SHQ (Super High Quality) Larger
HQ (High Quality)
SQ1 (Standard Quality)
SQ2 (Standard Quality) Smaller
a. Set the mode dial to K, and press e.
b. Press X to select [K].
c. Press ON to select the record mode, and press e.
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - THIS WILL DELETE ALL OF THE IMAGES STORED ON
YOUR xD-PICTURE CARD!
a. Set the mode dial to q, and press e.
b. Press Y to select [MODE MENU].
c. Press ON to select the [CARD] tab, and press Y. Press
ON to select [ALL ERASE], and press Y.
Press ON to select [YES], and press e.
d.

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POWER switch
Zoom button (W/T, GU)
Speaker
Strap eyelet
Arrow pad (ONX Y)
Macro button (&)
f button
Flash mode
button (#)
OK/Menu
button (e)
Self-timer
button (Y)
Zoom in:
Usage Examples
For making large prints
For printing in postcard size
For printing 3"x5" prints
For small prints, web, or e-mailing
MODE MENU
WB
SHQ 2560 1920
HQ 2560 1920
SQ1 2048 1536
SQ2 640 480
SELECT GO
OK
ALBUM ENTRY MODE MENU
ERASE
ALL ERASE
FORMAT
ALL ERASE
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECT GO OK